Research Project Coordinator - Dentistry

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta Careers, representing the School of Dentistry, is expanding its research enterprise and seeks a Research Project Coordinator to support faculty, trainees, and research units with project planning, funding acquisition, ethics compliance, data governance, and lifecycle management of studies.

This hybrid role combines remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton, enabling collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and the management of internal grants, committees,

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating research projects and grants in an academic setting.
• Experience supporting ethics compliance and data governance processes.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines across complex portfolios.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for reporting and events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning for multiple research studies and initiatives.
• Support funding acquisition and management of internal grants.
• Oversee ethics compliance and data governance for projects and datasets.
• Manage lifecycle of research studies from design to reporting and dissemination.
• Coordinate committees, research events, and departmental reporting to showcase impact.

Skills

Project coordination

Grant administration

Ethics compliance

Data governance

Reporting & events

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

The School of Dentistry is expanding its research enterprise—and we’re looking for a highly organized, proactive Research Project Coordinator to help drive our growing portfolio of research programs, grants, and trainee initiatives.

In this role, you’ll support faculty, trainees, and research units by coordinating project planning, funding acquisition, ethics compliance, data governance, and full lifecycle management of research studies. You’ll also manage internal grants, adjudication committees, research events, and departmental reporting that showcases our impact.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced academic environment, enjoy supporting multidisciplinary teams, and have a talent for turning complex research workflows into smooth, well‑managed processes, this role is for you.